Feeding Abandoned Baby Birds
Most wildlife societies do not recommend feeding abandoned baby birds without proper experience. This is because feeding them the wrong diet, or the right diet incorrectly, can kill the babies. According to Life 123, if you find a baby bird that is extremely weak, you may take emergency measures and feed it sugar water. You should immediately call a wildlife rescue center to aid you in caring for the bird. Remember, abandoned birds should be fed with the intent of growing healthy enough to live in the wild.
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Instructions
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Mix one teaspoon of sugar with four teaspoons of water.
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Fill an eyedropper with the mixture. Be sure there are no air bubbles.
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Gently place your hand over the bird's body and lift their neck up. If they have yet to open their mouth, gently tap on their beak. Be extremely gentle as baby birds are delicate.
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Gently place the dropper in the bird's mouth behind their tongue. Be careful not to puncture the fragile skin of their neck.
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Slowly and carefully squeeze in the mixture down the bird's throat pausing every few seconds.
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Repeat the above steps every 15 minutes until you speak with a wildlife rescue agent. They will ask you to bring the bird to their center as soon as possible and instruct you further.
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Tips & Warnings
Before feeding a baby bird, be sure it is abandoned and has not simply left the nest. Check nearby bushes and trees for nests as fledglings may be learning to fly and get stuck on the ground in the process. Keep your pets inside and wait to see if the bird's parents return.
Sugar water is not a long term method for feeding baby birds. There are not enough nutrients for the bird to grow. Rather, it is an emergency measure to keep the bird alive until professional help is available.
